Tag: Job Seeking

Author: Alyse Kalish Source: The Muse I don’t have to tell you that January is quite the kick-starting month. Exhibit A: Have you noticed how packed your gym suddenly gets every January due to fitness-related resolutions? But it’s also a big time of year for careers. See, plenty of us have just spent the holidays …

Author: Rachel Montanez Source: Forbes The job search process can be stressful. As a career coach, alleviating that stress makes my heart joyful. Over the years, I’ve taken note and measured the ways mid-career professionals turn their job search around. A day can feel like an eternity when you’re job searching, but if you implement …

The secret to writing resume bullet points that get you hired is not to write them – until you’ve analyzed the job description you’re applying for. Below are some quick, simple instructions for writing killer bullet points.

Author: Gabriela Balicas Source: Planted Let’s state the obvious: job hunting is kinda hard. No matter how accomplished you are, you’re inevitably going to get a whole portfolio of rejections. This is the first time you’ve received this many rejections in a row since joining Tinder. You might have started to doubt yourself. You might …

Author: Erin Bylander Source: Washington Post Working with recruiters — the hired guns who help companies fill open jobs — isn’t just for aspiring execs at Fortune 500 companies. Chances are you’ll be approached by one someday (or want to put yourself on their radar), and navigating the tricky world of recruiting can pay off. …

Author: Madeline Mann Source: The Ladders What do I do if I have job offers but still have other interviews? Receiving a job offer while you are still in the interview process elsewhere can put you at a huge advantage if you play your cards right. Here is exactly what you should say to each company …

Author: Elizabeth Alterman Source: The Muse When I lost my job in 2014, I naturally slipped into a self-pity funk for a bit. What did I do first? I promptly made an enormous bowl of tiramisu and attempted to soothe my bruised ego with dessert. But—as good as it feels to take a well-deserved time-out—the …

Source: Career Geek Hitting the pavement and looking for work is no easy task. There is a lot of ground to cover, and no one is helping you find this job. Keep in mind that finding a few possibilities is just part of the battle because you still have to wow your potential employers with …